 I Lost Huey's ignition key...now what?, ...and it's not a 914 ignition switch... |
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| naro914 |
 Feb 4 2019, 04:14 PM
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Losing my mind...  Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States  |
Anyone have any ideas?
I have somehow misplaced Huey's ignition key. Nadine and I have looked everywhere inside, outside, in cars, trailers, etc. And if you ask "did you look..." the answer is Yes. I've tried to back trace my time but it's been over a month since I started him, so who knows... (and yes, we only had 1 key...don't start that on me now too). I BELIEVE it's a 964 ignition switch. Its mounted in the dash on the left and I got it from someone many years ago. I had to modify the heck out of the dash frame and switch to make it work, but it does and it will be a real PITA to take it out. So my question is, what are my options? Does anyone know if a key can be made from the ignition switch while in the car? I know, call a locksmith...just didn't know if anyone had any short cuts (besides finding the damn keys!) Oh yeah....that really cool "914" bottle opener key chain is lost too, as is the key for the doors...  |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 4 2019, 04:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,864 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes not a problem, if the car was here we would have a good key within 30 minutes guaranteed
QUOTE(naro914 @ Feb 4 2019, 03:14 PM)  Anyone have any ideas? I have somehow misplaced Huey's ignition key. Nadine and I have looked everywhere inside, outside, in cars, trailers, etc. And if you ask "did you look..." the answer is Yes. I've tried to back trace my time but it's been over a month since I started him, so who knows... (and yes, we only had 1 key...don't start that on me now too). I BELIEVE it's a 964 ignition switch. Its mounted in the dash on the left and I got it from someone many years ago. I had to modify the heck out of the dash frame and switch to make it work, but it does and it will be a real PITA to take it out. So my question is, what are my options? Does anyone know if a key can be made from the ignition switch while in the car? I know, call a locksmith...just didn't know if anyone had any short cuts (besides finding the damn keys!) Oh yeah....that really cool "914" bottle opener key chain is lost too, as is the key for the doors... |
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 4 2019, 04:25 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,432 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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move on,,,it will magically show up...right where you put it..I do it all the time...
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| Rand |
Feb 4 2019, 04:37 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Yeah, so the good doctor can make you a new one within 30 minutes. Somehow makes makes me sick inside. Thanks for sharing that one. Need a new vin too?
Just take this opportunity to do different options, like a remote starter button until the REAL key shows up again. You'll never lose that spare key again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Wait, does Smurf still need a key? |
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| naro914 |
Feb 4 2019, 04:40 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
The immediate problem is I was planning to move it to a friends storage building for a month or so, so I have room in the garage to put Papa Smurf back together...That was supposed to happen today... grrr...
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| mb911 |
Feb 4 2019, 04:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,851 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Try one of those key /ignition restoration folks. I know there are 2 on the forums.. I have all of my keyed components at one of them now. Waiting on my estimate as we speak.
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| naro914 |
Feb 4 2019, 04:55 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
And to make matters more difficult...taking the ignition switch out is REALLY a PITA.
When we put it in, we used one of the pre-drilled holes in the dash - it was for some light switch or something. But...those holes are dimpled out, and the shape of the switch and how it bolted to the dash made it stick out too much. So we modified the dash face, and created a slick (but impossible to remove) mount in the back to hold the switch in place, and rivited it to the dash frame. Then I fabricated a really nice dash face plate that extends THE ENTIRE DASH (yes, around the steering column and all) and covered it with vinyl, that fit UNDER the edges of the top and bottom dash pads. So in order to take the ignition switch out, I have to take the entire dash face off...which also means the dash pads, pry it off (we used automotive trim tape) then drill the rivets, and disassemble everything underneath and around all the wires...which as you know are all RIGHT THERE... I need to find those keys....<sigh> |
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| sb914 |
Feb 4 2019, 05:07 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,303 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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Locksmith uses a “soft” key blank they file until it works,I had this done many moons ago took him around 30 minutes .easy peasy
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 4 2019, 05:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,864 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
also funny, I have over 300 different 914 ignition keys from cars we scrapped over the years,. I ALWAYS find one that works, all 911 69 -98 as well as 912 models have the same key blank.
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| Rand |
Feb 4 2019, 05:49 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Feb 4 2019, 03:29 PM) also funny, I have over 300 different 914 ignition keys from cars we scrapped over the years,. I ALWAYS find one that works, all 911 69 -98 as well as 912 models have the same key blank. Great. The 91x creeper. |
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| preach |
Feb 4 2019, 05:51 PM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,029 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Feb 4 2019, 06:29 PM) also funny, I have over 300 different 914 ignition keys from cars we scrapped over the years,. I ALWAYS find one that works, all 911 69 -98 as well as 912 models have the same key blank. I have started 2 different jeeps with the "wrong" key. '70s CJs and '80s XJs How many combos can there be? |
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| bandjoey |
Feb 4 2019, 05:51 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
And Yes. A good locksmith can see the impression on the blank and file until it's done. About 15 minutes for a good locksmith
We got those key rings at MUSR. Someone here made them. Ps. Take a good picture oh the key. A good locksmith can read the key and code cut one. |
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 4 2019, 06:01 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
When the key for my car was made the LS wiggled a soft blank in the switch, read the 'marks' against a chart, entered the numbers from the cart in the cutting machine and a new perfectly working key was produced. He spent more time explaining the process than the cutting took.
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| Larmo63 |
Feb 4 2019, 06:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
It's always jacket pockets. All jackets, all jacket pockets.
That is where I would check. Or, it's probably on the clipboard hanging on the wall with your to-do list. |
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| mepstein |
Feb 4 2019, 06:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 4 2019, 07:27 PM) It's always jacket pockets. All jackets, all jacket pockets. That is where I would check. Also between and under seats when it falls out of your jacket pocket. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 4 2019, 06:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,554 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 4 2019, 07:27 PM) It's always jacket pockets. All jackets, all jacket pockets. That is where I would check. in shoes and boots, under the stairs in the garage |
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| bandjoey |
Feb 4 2019, 08:41 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
In the tool box?
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| naro914 |
Feb 4 2019, 09:07 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 4 2019, 07:27 PM) It's always jacket pockets. All jackets, all jacket pockets. That is where I would check. Checked every jacket pocket, every fleece pocket...every every pocket... QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 4 2019, 07:45 PM) Also between and under seats when it falls out of your jacket pocket. Checked, double checked and triple checked all 4 cars... QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Feb 4 2019, 07:56 PM) in shoes and boots, under the stairs in the garage Every one... QUOTE(bandjoey @ Feb 4 2019, 09:41 PM) In the tool box? First place I looked after realizing they weren’t where they were supposed to be. Like I said...Yes...we’ve checked EVERYWHERE.... except, obviously where they are. |
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| VegasRacer |
Feb 4 2019, 10:20 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,509 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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When I lost the only key to my X/19, I found it a month later in the washing machine catch screen. (along with 37 cents.)
For added irony; the whole time it was only a few feet away from where it belonged. Attached image(s) 
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| Dave_Darling |
Feb 4 2019, 11:38 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Once you replace the ignition switch and/or get a new key, the old one will promptly turn up.
--DD |
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